Erkki Keldo
Estonian Reform Party
In undertaking to perform the duties of a member of the Government of the Republic, I am aware that I shall bear responsibility in this office before the Republic of Estonia and my conscience. I solemnly swear to remain faithful to the constitutional order of the Republic of Estonia and to devote my strength to securing the welfare and future of the people of Estonia.
23 July 2024, Tallinn
Minister of Energy and the Environment of the Republic of Estonia from 16 September 2026
Erkki Keldo was born on 7 November 1990. He is in a non-marital partnership and a father of two. Keldo joined the Estonian Reform Party in 2012 and is a member of its board.
Career
- 2024–2026 Minister of Economy and Industry
- 2021–2024 Member of the 14th and 15th Riigikogu
- 2018–2022 Secretary General of the Estonian Reform Party
- 2014–2018 Campaign Adviser, adviser to the Regional Development Division, adviser to the political group, and in 2018, adviser to the Deputy Chair of the Estonian Reform party
- 2013–2022 Member of the Council of Põltsamaa rural municipality, in 2017–2021, Deputy Chair
Education
He graduated from Tallinn University in 2013 with a degree in political science.
Other
His hobbies are football and quiz games.
About the job of the Minister of Energy and the Environment
The Minister of Energy and the Environment directs the Ministry of Climate in his or her area of responsibility, with the exception of the areas entrusted to the Minister of Infrastructure.
The minister is appointed and released from office by the President of the Republic on the proposal of the prime minister. The minister will assume office by taking an oath of office before the Riigikogu.
- The Minister of Energy and the Environment is responsible for the comprehensive implementation of the green reform, the energy sector, climate policy, and steering business towards cleaner technologies; coordinating the development of renewable energy and the implementation of renewable energy projects; organising environmental protection and nature conservation, organising the use, protection, recovery and accounting of natural resources, environmental monitoring.
- The Minister of Energy and the Environment is responsible for organising weather observations and nature surveys; developing policies for the protection of the ambient air and for radiation and nuclear safety and organising environmental monitoring, management of the exploitation of mineral resources, geological mapping, and ensuring national geological expertise.
- The Minister of Energy and the Environment represents Estonia in the Environment Council of the European Union and the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council in matters relating to energy.
- The areas of responsibility of the Minister of Energy and the Environment include the Environmental Board, the Environment Agency, the Geological Survey, the Environmental Investment Centre, the State Forest Management Centre, the Estonian Museum of Natural History, the Information Technology Centre of the Ministry of the Environment, the Estonian National Committee of the World Energy Council, Elering AS, AS ALARA, AS ÖKOSIL, and the Estonian Environmental Research Centre.
Ministry of Climate
The role of the Ministry of Climate is to create the conditions and preconditions that will ensure a species-rich natural environment and a clean living environment for us and future generations, and to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.
Organisation of work of the Government of the Republic
The government implements the state’s domestic and foreign policy. The government makes decisions on a collegial basis on behalf of the executive. The competence of ministers in managing ministries and the areas of responsibility of ministers are determined with an order of the prime minister.
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